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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Cam U Diggit
2-6 143.36
139.19
 
VS
proj
Underperformers Inc.
142.62 4-4
140.24

Cam U Diggit overcome starter's goose egg, knock off Underperformers Inc. in 143.36-142.62 battle

Despite a goose egg from C.J. Uzomah, Cam U Diggit were able to persevere and earn the victory, eking out a 143.36-142.62 win over Underperformers Inc.. Underperformers Inc. had a chance to come from behind on Sunday night, but it wasn't to be. Cam U Diggit led 138.56-119.82 after the afternoon action and held on for the win despite 22.8 points from Adam Thielen on Sunday night for Underperformers Inc.. Cam U Diggit were led by Cam Newton (31.96 points) and Tyler Boyd (28.6). Cam U Diggit (2-6) will look to add to their success against 540 Boyz, while Underperformers Inc. (4-4) will take on 3rd and Long in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Cam U Diggit   Underperformers Inc.

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Boyd caught 9 passes for 138 yards and a touchdown as the Bengals beat the Buccaneers 37-34. In doing so, he put up 28.6 points and nearly doubled his scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Cam U Diggit this week. In Week 9, Boyd and the Bengals will face the Saints.
Tyler Boyd

Top Player Comparison

Cam U Diggit
Points
% of total points 143.36
1
Cam Newton
QB
31.96
23.52
22.3%
2
Tyler Boyd
WR
28.6
14.43
19.9%
3
Christian McCaffrey
RB
21.6
18.54
15.1%
4
Jared Cook
TE
17.4
10.89
12.1%
Underperformers Inc.
Points
% of total points 142.62
1
Adam Thielen
WR
22.8
23.96
16%
2
Chris Carson
RB
20.4
12.06
14.3%
3
Travis Kelce
TE
19.9
17.47
14%
4
O.J. Howard
TE
16.8
9.68
11.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had multiple players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, but it was Cam U Diggit who took the lead, 138.56-119.82. Jared Cook had a 25-yard touchdown catch for Cam U Diggit, while Mason Crosby had a 53-yard field goal. Meanwhile, DeSean Jackson had a 60-yard touchdown catch for Underperformers Inc., while Wendell Smallwood had a 36-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Cam U Diggit   Underperformers Inc.
Standings Update
Time flies when you're having fun. We’re already midway through the season, meaning it's about time to take a closer look at the Standings.
Cam U Diggit
There's plenty of time left to make a move, but it's hard to imagine Cam U Diggit making a run up the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The squad has some work to do in order to make the playoffs after averaging only 132.51 points per game through eight weeks, 11th-best in the league.
Important Players
Cam Newton
MVP
1646 Pass Yds, 13 Pass TDs, 309 Rush Yds, 4 Rush TDs
Christian McCaffrey
Best Drafted
423 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 300 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
Andy Dalton
Best Acquisition
2102 Pass Yds, 17 Pass TDs
Underperformers Inc.
You can't argue with results, but it's hard to count on Underperformers Inc. holding onto No. 6 in the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The unit is averaging only 146.51 points per game through eight weeks, 8th-best in the league. Nevertheless, Underperformers Inc. is currently in playoff position.
Important Players
Adam Thielen
MVP
74 Rec, 925 Rec Yds, 6 Rec TDs
Philip Rivers
Best Drafted
2008 Pass Yds, 17 Pass TDs
Wendell Smallwood
Best Acquisition
257 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 143 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs

StatSmack

Cam U Diggit must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this one (143.36) than their season average (132.51).
Underperformers Inc. are like a set of bad ACLs. They've been blown out more times than Cam U Diggit (2 vs 1).
Cam U Diggit are clutch masters, with more close wins than Underperformers Inc. (1 vs 0).
By position, Cam U Diggit have outscored Underperformers Inc. at QB, RB, and DEF this season.
Hey Underperformers Inc., want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!